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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

Roxboro National School is a vertical, co-educational primary school under the Patronage of the Bishop of Tuam. The Board of Management of Roxboro National School invites applications for the position of Deputy Principal.

Applicants must be fully registered under Route 1 (Primary) with the Teaching Council and have 5 years recognised teaching service, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland. The successful candidate must have a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education.

The Deputy Principal, along with the Principal and the In-School Leadership Team, will work collaboratively to ensure the effective management of our school.

The roles and responsibilities of the post are determined by the four domains of leadership and management as specified in DES Circular 0044/2019.

1. Leading Teaching and Learning
2. Managing the Organisation
3 Leading School Development
4. Developing Leadership Capacity

The following skills, knowledge, experience and competencies are desirable:
- A knowledge of and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of our school.
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of Leadership, Management and Administration in a primary school setting.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and a proven capacity in successfully leading others, as well as the flexibility to meet the daily needs of the school.
- Evidence of and a high commitment to ongoing Professional Development.
- A commitment to shared leadership and a willingness to delegate, develop leadership capacity and empower others.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with all staff members, Board of Management and the wider school community in policy development and implementation.
- Lead reflective practice in relation to SSE, working with assistant principals, teachers, students and parents.
- Ability to promote a culture of learning and creativity in the school.
- Experience in the development, implementation, operation and evaluation of innovative school-based initiatives.

Appointment to this position will be subject, but not limited to, OHS assessment, Garda Vetting, current and continuing Teaching Council Registration, satisfactory references and proof of qualifications.

A minimum number of three applicants are required in order to proceed to interview stage.